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Solve graphically the following system of linear equations if it has unique solution:

2x — 3y = 1


3x — 4y = 1

The given pair of linear equations is


2x – 3y = 1 or 2x – 3y – 1 = 0


and 3x – 4y = 1 or 3x – 4y – 1 = 0


On comparing the given equations with standard form of pair of linear equations i.e. a1 x + b1y + c1 = 0 and a2 x + b2y + c2 = 0, we get


a1 = 2, b1 = – 3 and c1 = – 1


and a2 = 3, b2 = – 4 and c2 = – 1




The lines representing the given pair of linear equations will intersect at a point.


Now, table for or



Now, table for or




Here, the lines intersecting at point C i.e. ( – 1, – 1)


Hence, the unique solution is x = – 1 and y = – 1.


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